Hey lovelies!
After spending all year creating unique styles I wanted to review some of my absolute best styles so I have a benchmark for next year. This year I have consolidated those styles into a single video. Click the image below to see my 2015 Best of TJluvsbeingnatural year end video featuring 11 style categories and my top 4 picks for each category.
More to come in 2016!
XOXO
~TJ
Hi luvs!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for a twisted Updo. I used my signature twist, pull & pin technique for this gorgeous style which was also the #2 voted style from last week.
Want the deets on how I got this look? Click here
Enjoy!
XOXO
~TJ
The fall/winter seasons are probably the most common time of year for naturals to straighten their hair, simply because the humidity isn’t as high and there’s more of a chance for straight hair to last. Well, this weekend I decided that I would also take advantage of the season. The result, this awesomeness.
I did video tape the process but that will come later. Today, I want to talk about the real reason so many naturals get bored with their hair when it’s straight and how to overcome that. Most naturals think that straight hair is boring, but the reality is, what they’re doing with their straightened hair is boring!
Although we love the short term change of having straight hair, when you’re used to dealing with highly textured hair it is really easy to be underwhelmed with flat, limp hair. I never have this problem and here’s why:
1. Mindset! Rather than thinking about all the things I can’t do with my hair because it’s straight, I think about all the things I can do because it is!
2. I look at straight hair as an opportunity to achieve a completely different look on a style I’ve already done. A style done on highly textured hair vs. straight hair looks completely different!
3. I don’t straighten my hair just to wear it down! This is where most naturals go wrong. If you straighten your hair just to wear it down of course you’re going to get bored! There are no kinks, curls or texture to keep you entertained. I straighten my hair to open up the opportunities for styling. I almost never wear my straight hair down.
This year, try getting creative with your straight hair. Really embrace the luxury of natural hair versatility. Here are some styles to get you inspired
Hi beauties!
As a part of my Come Through Holiday Hair Series I wanted to talk about a super simple style with tons of versatility and opportunity to customize to your personal style, top knots! This look is commonly used as a go to style for lazy hair days but can totally work for your holiday event hair.
Here are 3 tips and top knots to inspire you in creating your own Tip Top Holiday Hair look
1. Don’t be afraid if your top knot is off center. I chose this look today and am in love with its character!
2. My twist, pull & pin technique works perfectly for a top knot! Just twist 2 or more sections of the ponytail, pull them in various directions and secure with bobby pins.
3. A twist out can be easily transformed into a chic top knot style. Just pull it up heigh, tuck and secure with bobby pins.
That’s it! Three easy styles for your upcoming holiday events.
XOXO
~TJ
Hey my lovelies!
I am so excited about the holiday season and the start of a new year. My personal theme for 2016 is to be fearless in my pursuit of greatness. I think that fear has a sneaky way of getting into our hearts and minds and holds us back from achieving greatness. Time to take hold of that fear and throw it to the wind!
So, in honor of fearlessness I’m doing a very special series. I want to encourage and inspire you all to step way outside of the box this holiday season. I want to see you beauties COME THROUGH with some unique hairstyles. Let go of the fear of what people will think or say if you rock that style you’ve been wanting to try so bad. Be creative! Be bold!
Throughout this 4 week series ending 12/31/15, I will be offering style ideas, hairstyling techniques, tips, DIY tutorials and fearless inspiration to help you all COME THROUGH in a big way for your holiday events and in life for 2016. AND, to spice things up I’ll also be doing a contest/giveaway for my lovelies that COME THROUGH! More on that to come.
There will be frequent posts so, make sure you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel, following the blog, my Instagram and Facebook pages so you don’t miss a thing!
XOXO
~TJ
Hi lovelies!
So….yesterday was all kinds of awesome. From the voluptuous braid out to the major pop on my lips. I was totally feeling the entire look. It was appreciated by a lot of my social family and so I wanted to give you guys the deets on this amazing look!
First, the hair. Oh, the hair. This look was achieved using products from the Creme of Nature Argan Oil from Morocco line. What products exactly? Well…these:
Together these products gave me this super moisturized elongated braid out!
I absolutely adore this complete line of products. There will definitely be more styles to come using this line.
Now…the beat…specifically the lips. This lippie got so much love yesterday. So, here’s what I used
This combination was EVERYTHING!
Well…that’s it for now. Until next time lovelies
XOXO
~TJ
Hi luvs!
I’ve got a video tutorial for a twist pull and pin style variation Today. This look was the #2 voted style from last week. The technique is super easy and allows you to achieve various looks. Click the collages below to see how I got the following twist, pull snd pin style variations
XOXO
~TJ
#2 Voted Style
Good Morning!
I’ve recently become fascinated with the world of headwraping. I have no idea why I was never drawn to this style before but lately I have been adoring the difference a standard scarf can make!
I’ve mainly been embracing this look on wash days. I will wash my hair, moisturizer it, twist it, put on a satan scarf or bonnet and get wrapped up! I’m able to look really chic for the day just by taking a simple scarf from my wardrobe and wrapping it around my hair.
As for how I do the wraps, honestly, I make it up as I go along, lol. Here are a few different looks I’ve come up with. Not bad huh?
Hey Luvs!!!
I’ve got another DIY tutorial for you guys today. This one is for this front flat twist & top knot.
Really enjoyed this look and I’m excited to show you all how I got it. For all the deets click here.
XOXO
~TJ
Hey lovelies!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial of the #1 voted style from last week. It’s this super sophisticated but still a lot of fun double twisted pompadour.
If you want the deets on how I got this look, check out the video tutorial here
XOXO
~TJ
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